Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black ... sand from the beach. Explore more of Hawaii's top beaches » Big ...

Punalu’u Beach is a black sand beach located on the southern coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. It’s a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. Punalu’u Beach is a popular ...

Tucked away near the island's western coast, it's now accessible via a short walk from a remote roadside, though it feels no less magical than it must have ages ago. Visit black-sand beaches.